Name: Authentic Nasi Kunyit Ayam Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: *For the Nasi Kunyit (Turmeric Glutinous Rice):**; 2 cups glutinous rice; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup water; 2 pandan leaves, tied into a knot; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; *For the Ayam Masak Lemak (Chicken in Coconut Sauce):**; 500 grams chicken thighs or drumsticks, cut into serving pieces; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons chili paste (adjust to spice preference); 5 shallots, peeled; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 inch ginger, peeled; 1 inch galangal, peeled (optional but recommended); 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, bruised; 2 turmeric leaves, finely shredded (optional, for aroma); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; *For Garnishing (optional):**; Fried shallots; Sliced cucumber; Sliced red chili

Nasi Kunyit Ayam 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Turmeric glutinous rice served with chicken and a rich coconut sauce.

Rice Turmeric

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Glutinous rice turmeric chicken coconut sauce

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